surinam cherry Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun tropical American shrub bearing edible acid red fruit resembling cherries
    acerola; West Indian cherry; Malpighia glabra; barbados cherry.
  2. noun Brazilian tree with spicy red fruit; often cultivated in California and Florida
    Eugenia uniflora; pitanga.
  3. noun acid red or yellow cherry-like fruit of a tropical American shrub very rich in vitamin C
    acerola; West Indian cherry; barbados cherry.

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